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WE FEEL CONFIDENT of your approval of our selection's of the, new wash materials for spring. The best and largest assortment ginghams and percales we have ever shown. Percales in light and dark shades, a yd, xoand i5c Dress Ginghams in plaids, checks, stripes and solid colors, a yard 10 and French and silk ginghams, checks and plaids, a yard. 2 5 S. Johnson Mercantile Co.

LOCAL and PERSONAL I 0. 0. Wfatbfr i Mar. 0, iH2 DAILY FHEE PRESS: Fair tonight and Sunday, becoming unsettled by Sunday night; rising temper ature Sunday. Cox.

Fresh fish every day at grocery. Haley's Miss Edith Angel, of Anna, is' the guest of Miss Pansy Spain for a few At Charleston tonight occurs the rgame between the Chaileston and Car-, flbondale Normal basket ball teams; C. Stotlar, who returned from his Florida trip on account of the death of his brother, Thos. N. Stotlar, the Herrin banker, v.iaited at hi brother's home at Hen in today.

Mr and Mrs. C. C. Stotlar, Mr. and Mrs John Stotlar and probably others from Carbondale will attend the funera serviced at Herrin tomorrow.

Francis Greene Co. At Opera House All Next Week. This popular organization of 16 members will present an entire, change of play and specialties.all next'week at the Carbondale opera house opening Monday night, March 11, in "Tbe Black Flag," a 5 act comedy drama, followe'd by "The Princess." "East Lynne," "A Country Girl," "The'Two 1 "Slaves of the Orient" and Rip Van Winkle' at their Saturday matinee. The 4 Yucatana Dancing Girls are a special feature between "and Terpinitz orchestra of 8 will furnish the overtures, making a 24 people show at popular prices. Ladies admitted free Monday night accompanied by one paid 30c ticket if purchased before 6 p.

m. at Hearn's Drug Store. On the last page of today's Free Press will be found Capt. Amundsen own narrative of his dash to the South Pole. He gives a detailed re port of'his trip and tells of his plant ing of the Norwegian flag." Capt Amundsen's narrative is written an interesting.style and should prov of great interest to Free Press readers.

in A. C. Davis, father of Supervisor Bert Davis, of celebrated his 85th birthday yesterday. A nine pound daughter, was born this week to Mr. and Reese of Berwyn, near: Chicago.

This'is the second grand child Dis-- 'patcher and Mrs. L. ''Clifford, of city. The members and friends, of the Epworth League are expecting a time at the "Leap 'Party" in east room of First M. E.

tonight. If you are, or should (be an Epworthian, come. Heber Parker, son of John Parker, of Murphysboro, is believed to have sustained fatal injuries in a railway at Mobile, The Parker boy and a son of Henry Stagner ran away from home about weeks ago. Lela Mayham, the young lady mentioned in the city press as the sweetheart of S. A Cheatham, the self-confessed mur i derer now under arrest in St.

Louis was formerly a resident of Murphys boro. It is stated that her father now deceased was at one time lead ing attorney; and county judge of this Bounty, family moving from Mur physboro -to St. Louis eight or ten years ago. Elmer Swain-who killed a man near Christopher Sunday nighb. whom ie presumed had held up bis father near Christopher last Sunday had a liminary hearing at Ben ton before Judge Layman: was bound over to await the action of the grancl jury in the May term of court.

He gave bond for three thousand dollars and was released to appear at the next term of court. The Epworth League M. E. church will give Year Party" in east room of a of First "Leap church Saturday evening, March 9th. To all members and friends of the League.

Some novel features entertainment are to be provided and a very enjoyable time is anticipated. Among the list of fifty or more pas- Angers injured in the Wabash wreck West Lebanon, Indiana, Thursday afternoon are two from this H. Beach, of Vienna, breast (bruised; and Fred Thompson, of West flPrankfott, shoulder and collar bone Ibroken. Rev. J.

R. E. Craighead, of- the Presbyterian church, will preach at tthe Murphysboro Presbyterian church tomorrow. Pastor E. W.

MuClusky, the Anna church, will fill the pulpit here both morning and Tastor.McCiusky. of the Anna Pres- ibytenan church, not'Principal F. 'W. of the Union Academy. REPELLING WHITE WALLS or poorly decorated do aofc always apptar In homes where little ex has been put into, papering.

We can tastily decorate your at a rate the style in are papere that makes the difference-not the price. Select from papers here and you'll enjoy the pleasure and distinction of tasty home. Porter Prescription Druggist ami Wall Paper Dealer. Marion Leader: While on a Florida home seeking tour, several Williamson and Jackson county" citizens the thrilling experience of being in a wreck of the "Dixie Flyer," which occurred at 4 p. ni.

Wednesday evening on-the main line of the. G. S. F. railway, ten miles north of Tifton', Ga.

Pope Lence, sun ot D. L. Lenue, who sent the expedition to Florida, was one of the party and writes "the details of the accident, to his mother. Mr. hence was in charge of a party composed of L.

L. Hoi- brook, G. B. Russell, Gilbert Waller and John Kaster, of Herrin; H. Lipe, of Carbondale, and Mr.

and Mrs. John E. of Johnston City. and Mrs. Carr missed the train nt Atlanta, and were not in the wreck.

TESTED AND PROVEN There is a Heap Of Solace in Being Able to Depend, upon a Well- Earned Reputation For months Carbondale readers have seen the constant expression of for Doan's. Kidney Pills, and read about work they 'have done in this locality. Motanother remedy ever produced auch convincing proof of merit. Mrs. Joseph Carter, Herrin, 111., saya: "I had a'dull, miserable ache across the small of back for years and: though I physicians' medicine, I did not improve.

Sharp pains often darted from my kidneys to all parts of my body and the attacks were so severe that I could not sleep. The kidney secretions were unnatural and often my whole was lame and sore. A few months ago I got'a supply- of Doan's Kidney Pills and I am pleased to say-that they brought me prumpt relief. The contents of five boxes entirely rid me of kindey disease and" in return I gladly the m. (Statement given-May 4, 1907.) ll When'Jiylrs.

Carter was interviewed on February 22, 1910, she said: "I consider it a pleasure to again endorse Uoan's Kidney'Pills. ,1 have been convinced that this 'remedy lives up to representations and can be -depended upon kidney For s.ale by ajl dealera. Price 50 cents. JiFoater-Mjlburn Buffalo, New. sole Uni ted "States; Remember the take no other." Republican Era: Despite the fact that the weather of Thursday probably was the most trying-of a descending veil of fog having enveloped the city all day, the first day meet of the.

laymen engaged in the Men and Religion Forward Movement here a gratifying success. The events of the day were through according to the program, and Thursday night the First Presbyterian church 180 men at tables representing Murphysboro and nearly every township' in the county, made about the best showing of a like nature ever witnessed in the city. CJhe -y CHURCH. Sermon by the minister on, ''The Church Impotent or Triumphant," followed by the celebration of the Sacrament of the Holy Communion. Evening worship 7:30 o'cock.

Sermon theme, "Blazing a Trail, or Opening up a Highway in the Wilderness." Special pre-Easter services will be held in the church' beginning Sunday, March 24th, and continuing two weeks, until Easter. The services of tomorrow will be preparatory and inspirational looking forward to this season of expected refreshing from the.presence of- the Lord. Sunday school 9:30 a. Epworth League 6:30 p. m.

Topic, "The Unjversal refuge in extremity, a loving God." Miss Kratzinger, leader. All are invited. Come; The fine new court house at Salem is ready to be dedicated, March 14. program will begin at 7 p. in.

L. M. K.agy, cbairman of the Marion County.Bar Ansociation will preside. There will be music and oratory galore. The main address will be made by Judge W.

M. Farmer of Vandalia, a member of the State Supreme Following him. will venerable legislator and lawyer, Hon T. E. who assisted in dedicating the ol(l court house, and impromptu talks by other members of An attempt was naader'lo get.

W'. Bryan to dedicate the 'edifice in his homfc town, acceptance. -It j'- a coudty. i'ga't'hering of note and ni siirrbnhding opuiities This popular organization are just finishing a. 2 weeks' stand at Herrin.

They have recently played DuQuoin, Mt. Varnon, Benton, Harnsburg, Johnston City and Christopher, all to crowded The plays to be presented in Carbondale next week are of the best and the productions' are given complete in every detail w.ith high class vaudeville between -acts, and the Terpini.tz orchestra of 8 wil'l also furnish music between the Ladies admitted free Monday 'night- and seats are going fast. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. The pastotrs of the Presbyterian churches throughout Cairo "Presbytery are exchanging pulpits tomorrow in the interests of the Home Mission work throughout Southern Illinois. Rev.

E. pastor of the church at Anna will occupy the pulpit here, morning and while Rev. Jas. R. E.

goes to Murphysboro to supply there. The Sabbath school' will meet as usual at 9:30 a. m. and the C. E.

Society at p. m. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE. i The Christian Science Society meets at 213 West Main street each week as-follows: Sunday school 9:45 rn. Pupils up to the age of 20 admitted.

Sunday morning 10:45. Wednesday evening service 7:30. Subject Sunday 1 Successful Farmer Of today who possess a bank account is an exception. To no is a "checking account mpre of a luxury; problem always having his money at; of making exact; change and receiving a receipt in return for the money paid. Some men even to this day persist in carrying a roll of currency on their persons they are the ones we usually read of in the papers as having been "held up" and'robbed.

A bank account is the best burglary insurance yoii can have. This bank wants-your will appre- ciate prove it. Garbondaie National Bank James M. Etherton, Pres. F.

M. Hewitt, Vice-Pres, Chas. A. Gullett, Cashier. Ray R.

Karaker, Asst. Cashier. DIREOTOKS: James M.Eoherton, F.M; Hewitt, Dr. M. Etherton, Dr.

J. T. McAually, James M. Jphnson, Otto J. Rude, Jame's W.

Gullett, THEATORIUM TONIGHT St. Patrick Social A St. Patrick Social will be given at the Odd Fellows hall Wednesday evening, March fun'for everybody. Music, drill work by degree staff, 'swimming match be- Odd Fellows and- Rebekahs, etc. Everybody invited.

Admission .10 cents. Cabinet A meeting of the district cabinet, Mt. Vernon district Epworth League, was held here six" of the: eight district officers- being present, as fol- owsr J. D. this city, Miss Wilma Bartle, of Pinckneyville; 0.

Burke, of Murphysboro, and tfiss. Florence Miller, of Mr. Vernon, ice presidents; Miss Pearl Margrave, Herrin, secretary-treasurer; and Miss Ruth McCreery, Junior League uperintendent. J. W.

Perry, of the tate orgfnization of the Epworth league, was also present. IMPERIAL A I Meale, Lunches, and Short Orders. Everything found in First-Class Restaurant; Open Day and Night South West Si. Opposite Depot text: 1 man; tfjatv.rnakflth Ihe Lord.his afldl rjespecteth' riot the such as turn aside to li.es, This maintains 1 reading room at "this same location IB open on i 6 clock in the afternoon The authorized'literature of Christian Science or purchased A welcome fis extended to all to visit, pur-service's and use our reading room. CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

In one more week Red Letter, Day March 17, 1912, tuwrad which we have been looking and of which we have been singing for a month, will us. Come in the morning at fl help us sing' the Red Letter Pay-song for the last time and get ibt-ofithe souvenir cards to boost Red Lefter Day. The minister has printed 500 for workers in the Bible school and church to hand or mail, to their friends. When you come to the Bible school at 9:30, plan to stay for the morning sermon "The Disciples Tested and Encouraged," the 10th in the series on Matthew, and the Lord's Supper, which we celebrate every Lord's Day after the practice of the primitive church. C.

E. session at 6:30, a fine opportunity to cultivate the grace of public prayer and speech. Be sure to hear the evening sermon "The Community of Goods," the the series on Acts of Apostles. Come to the mid-week session Wednesday 7.,:30 to pray and praise the study the Bible lesson for Red Letter Day. Remember the banquet given by.

the. ladies of the church Jn basement March 19, which will be followed by a splendid program. Adam minister. ST. FRANCIS CATHOLIC.

Early mass and sermon 'at 7:15. Sunday night at Lenten ser-, Lecture, "The sinful Mary or Mary Magdalen, the sinner." All welcome. Rev. B. Pay Your Taxes! Town Collector H.

K. Travelatead haa established headquarters at Water company office on Wtsc Main itreet and.is now ready to receive OF VAUDEVILLE THE UST NIGHT OF The Four i Presenting their" feature, Billin Vaudeville IN ferius is the night you will hear Harmony 3 ing the best yet. scenery and electric effects. Come and hear gQod singing tonight. GOOD REELS OF MOTION PICTURES AND ILLUSTRATED SONG by request the 4 Dixie-Landers; will repeat Satur- urday night, in Dixie Land 10c to all Commits Suicide Father of Spiller Brothers, Charged Murder, Kills Himself.

WHY NOT AVE your Screen work dcse now and get them in before, the flies get In. It will pay you to see us. We are now prepared to do all kinds of shop work. Butcher Baggettj Marion Post: Worry overthe trouble of his sons who are in jail charged with the mur der of Frank' Morris in a Whiteash joint Friday night last caused Henry of the county's oldest and most highly respected citizens, to take his own life'-Friday afternoon. Spiller shot himself through the brain, using a smal 1 had slipped away from, his; borne', for the purpose of slaying His lifeless body was found! time after life, was extinct; 'lying in a small strip of woods a few hundred from his home near Spillertown and Wb.teash.

Since the arrest of his sons, John and Clyde Spiller, now held jaiTwithout bond for the killing of Frank Morris, Mr. Spiller has worried. has been very despondent during the-' last few days and for fear that'he planning take.his a watch has been kept over him. He evaded the members of the family however Friday afternoon and hastening 7 woods, placed the muzzle of "the gun his head and pulled the'trigger. The deed was committed about 2:30 Within a few minutes Merchant.John' of White- ash, chance found the body.

Mr. Gulledge fastened to phone and secured "permission Attorney Hartwell, to move" the body, The coroner has, beeir'notified. This is" one of saddest cases in the history of', ttfef county'. Mr. has always been an ex- citizen.of the The disgrace brought upon his head Iby his sons'weigKeoXso, hif 'aadaeM'iheM; THE PEOPLE'S for OlasaiDed One Insertion, per word 01 Three per word .01 One week, per word .03 One month, per word 10 FOR room Mrs.

E. A. Borger. residence atSOT West See J. R.

Bryden. FOR Rieth building over Leader. Shoe Store. FOR SALE-A bargain, west side. room cottages, nice location, easy payments and $10 month balance.

See at once, W. M. over laundry. for batching, great layers, Eng. strain, pure white eggs, $1.00 per Betting of 13.

Barred Plymouth Rocks, large strain, 50 cents per setting; E. Patten. Lewis FOR SAL.E—Eggs Indian Kuhner Ducks, WANTfcL) for general No wMhing. Good, wagM. Mrs.

H. F. Evans, 500 Normal avenue. SajjonSai it ID the fret Press Remember.

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